Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Sources

• Source materials for new product launches and product model changes.
• Lead efforts to identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Cook up request for quote packages with supply base to ensure premium pricing for sourced materials.
• Perform make vs. buy analysis to determine optimal chain of supply for materials and suppliers.
• Aid in the selection and management of new and current suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams to identify supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Support the supplier transition process by allocating work from an external supplier to in-house production or vice versa.
• Collaborate with the finance and accounting departments to ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Manage materials projects by using problem-solving techniques, data from factory information systems, and lean manufacturing concepts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required OR 2 - 5+ years of experience may be considered in place of degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Microsoft Office Suite, ERP system experience required; SAP and Teamscenter experience preferred.
• Supply Chain Certification through APICS or ISM preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical illustrations in a mathematical diagram and apply mathematical concepts and operations preferred.

Pay

$75,000 - 90,000